SAFETY DATA SHEET
Clearium Mounting Medium
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Clearium Mounting Medium
Other Names:
Not available.
Product Number(s):
13520-11, 13520-12, 13520-13, EMS13520-11, EMS13520-12, EMS13520-13
CAS Number:
Not available.
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame
Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS08 Health hazard
Repr. 1A H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Asp. Tox. 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
GHS07
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
STOT SE 3 H335-H336 May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS08 Health hazard
Repr. 1A H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Asp. Tox. 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
GHS07
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
STOT SE 3 H335-H336 May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Hazard-determining components or labelling:
toluene
Methyl Methacrylate
dibutyl phthalate
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
toluene
Methyl Methacrylate
dibutyl phthalate
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Obtain special instruction before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion:
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Eyes:
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
Skin:
(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Environment
In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO, powder or water spray.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
toluene
108-88-3
>50-≤100%
Not Available
Methyl Methacrylate
80-62-6
>25-≤50%
Not Available
dibutyl phthalate
84-74-2
>2.5-≤10%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
HAZCHEM
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
108-88-3 toluene
50ppm
191mg/m³
150ppm
574mg/m³
80-62-2 Methyl Methacrylate
50ppm
208mg/m³
100ppm
416mg/m³
84-74-2 dibutyl phthalate
5mg/m³
-
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Wear protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Clear liquid
Odour
Product specific
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
47hPa
Density
0.93g/cm³
Boiling Point
110°C
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available
Flash Point
6°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Lower: 1.2 Vol%
Upper: 12.5 Vol%
Upper: 12.5 Vol%
Ignition Temperature
390°C
Formula
Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
108-88-3 toluene
Oral LD50 5000 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 12124 mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalative LC50/4h 5320 mg/l (mouse)
84-74-2 dibutyl phthalate
Oral LD50 8000 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 20000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Oral LD50 5000 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 12124 mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalative LC50/4h 5320 mg/l (mouse)
84-74-2 dibutyl phthalate
Oral LD50 8000 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 20000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
No irritating effect.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
Not available
Inhalation
Not available
Toxicity and irritation
Irritant
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Toxic for fish
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 2: hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.
UN Number
UN1993
Proper shipping name
1993FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (TOLUENE, METHYL METHACRYLATE MONOMER, STABILIZED)
Transport hazard class
Class 3 Flammable liquids.
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids.
Danger code (Kemler): 33
EMS Number: F-E,S-E
Stowage category: B
Danger code (Kemler): 33
EMS Number: F-E,S-E
Stowage category: B
Additional information
Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
Transport category: 2
Tunnel restriction code: D/E
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
Transport category: 2
Tunnel restriction code: D/E
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
108-88-3 toluene S6
80-62-6 Methyl Methacrylate S6, S10
84-74-2 dibutyl phthalate S10
80-62-6 Methyl Methacrylate S6, S10
84-74-2 dibutyl phthalate S10
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
17 March 2023
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.